Eating in Moderation: The Understated Dieting Secret
Sodexo dietitian offers a simple secret to dieting - don't make yourself miserable
Health & Wellness Blog at Sodexo
Dieting can be a very overwhelming idea when you start to think about eating boring, tasteless food. And I’m sure it doesn’t help to think about giving up all of your favorite foods either. First of all, dieting doesn’t have to mean “boring and tasteless” — and you don’t have to give up your favorite foods either. Moderation is one of the most common words dietitians use in the field. We like to teach people the healthy and happy way to go about dieting. Let me give you a little perspective.
Low carbohydrate diets like Atkins and South Beach will help you lose weight. They will. But do you think you’ll be able to avoid simple and refined carbs (like white bread, sodas and candy) for the rest of your life? Possibly…but unlikely.
In order to make a lasting change, you’ve got to be able to adopt a lifestyle that makes you happy. And by happy I don’t mean eating cheeseburgers and drinking soda at every meal. You’ve got to be realistic and you need to want to make a change.
Continue reading Sodexo dietician Danielle Townsend's tips on achieving healthy weight loss.
